Georgia Grown Receives Partner Award

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: Georgia Grown is extremely grateful to be the recipient of the 2016 Power Partner Award for their Partnership Commitment to the Georgia Visitor Information Centers, which was presented at the Regional Visitor Center’s Annual Convention at Lake Lanier. We are appreciative to the centers for providing us a venue to promote the real Sponsored …

Alabama Still Accepting Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Applications

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Fruits, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is still accepting grant applications for projects that enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops in foreign and domestic markets. . Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …

Subcommittee Examines Growing Farm Financial Pressures

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry Videos-Promoting Agriculture, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Subcommittee Hears about Farm Financial Pressures On Thursday, the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management held a hearing on the growing financial pressures faced by U.S. farmers and ranchers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …

Honoring Alabama Conservation Volunteers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Water

Earth Team offers many opportunities for people who are interested in volunteering to improve the nation’s natural resources. And USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama has been celebrating National Volunteer Week this week by thanking and honoring its Earth Team volunteers for their service to conservation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

Volunteers Conserve Natural Resources in Florida

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Water

The Earth Team is USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service volunteer workforce that is making a difference in every county in the nation. NRCS works with private landowners to improve soil quality, conserve water, improve air quality and enhance wildlife habitat. And NRCS in Florida honors its Earth Team volunteers for their service to conservation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers …

Georgia Vidalia Onions Coming Soon

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Thanks to a bountiful Vidalia® onion crop, the Georgia Department of Agriculture has set Monday, April 25th as the official pack date for Vidalia® onions. Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black explains why April 25th was chosen. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …

Spring Fruit Blossoms

Dan Alabama, Florida, Fruits, Georgia, Weather

The earlier a tree fruit or berry variety buds and blossoms, the more exposed it is to potential early spring freeze damage. Cathy Isom gives us a bit of information on when fruit blossoms are most susceptible to early spring freeze. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …

Latest Numbers Show Export Pace Still Lagging

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The value and volumes of U.S. agricultural exports continue to lag behind last year’s pace. Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida …

House Agriculture Committee announces hearing series examining growing pressure in rural America

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

From the House Committee on Agriculture: House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) announced today that the committee will begin a series of hearings titled Focus on the Farm Economy. Each of the six subcommittees will examine growing pressure in rural America from the perspective of the subcommittee. The first hearing in the series—Focus on the Farm Economy: Growing …

New Research Reveals the Cost-Cutting and Survival Strategies of Farmers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

A new research study conducted in February by Millennium Research and commissioned by J.L.Farmakis, Inc., shows the extent to which growers are reacting to low commodity prices. Bill Farmakis, president of J.L. Farmakis, Inc., explains what the Farmer Speaks Study is all about. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …